The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of
the first year and transfer classes each year for the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering, and
the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Tufts Admissions is charged with meeting various
enrollment goals across schools and programs.

A resume and letter of interest are required for this position.

The Admissions Counselor will be a member of the undergraduate admissions team, responsible for
recruiting and selecting students and for fulfilling the enrollment objectives set by the University. The
Admissions Counselor will be expected to:

• Read and evaluate undergraduate applications in alignment with training protocol, individually or
as part of a team, and actively participate in selection committees.
• Conduct both in-person and virtual information sessions for prospective students, families, school
and community-based organization counselors, and the general public.
• Serve as on-campus point-of-contact for visitors. Communicate with students, families,
school/organization counselors, and the general public via in-person conversations, email, phone,
or blogs.
• Participate in recruitment initiatives, including college fairs and high school visits.
• Contribute to project-based work in support of portfolios such as communications, access and
outreach, recruitment, selection, international, events, or others.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities to gain a broad understanding
of admissions profession and the specific goals of Tufts Admissions.
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

While our office functions in a hybrid modality, the Admissions Counselor can expect to have a frequent
campus presence given increased visitor engagement responsibilities.

Travel Requirements - This position involves travel throughout the year, which may include overnight stays. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required, along with the willingness and ability to drive to various locations using a rental vehicle. Candidates must have a driving record that meets the standards of rental car agencies.

Basic Requirements:

Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience in admissions, college counseling, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work collaboratively
• Cultural sensitivity and a willingness to work with diverse populations
• Valid US Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with a CRM, such as Slate
• Fluency in a second language

About Tufts University

This is Tufts. Tufts is a student-centered research university with a constellation of world-class schools encompassing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong learning programs. Across the university, students satisfy their intellectual curiosity, jump-start rewarding careers, and unlock bright, promising futures. Through rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to civic engagement and leadership, our community of students, faculty, and staff collaborate across four Massachusetts campuses to build a brighter world (Medford/Somerville, Grafton, Boston-Chinatown, and Boston-Fenway). Our employees light the way. Tufts develops innovative solutions for the most complex global challenges of our time through teaching, research, and an unparalleled investment in civic engagement. In administration and operations, in dining centers and in labs, every employee plays a role in our mission for a better, brighter world. At Tufts, the work you do matters. So do you. Enjoy flexible and remote opportunities, innovative benefits, and an inclusive, welcoming, collaborative culture that supports you. Develop your skills. Take classes. Advance your career. ...Do work that makes you proud in a community you love. All while taking great care of yourself and the people who matter most. We’re all in on creating an anti-racist culture of belonging. Across Tufts, we’ve deepened our commitment to making the university a truly inclusive place. Where every member of our community contributes and feels like they belong. Where diverse perspectives are seen as our strength, and great ideas are always heard. In offices, labs, classrooms, and beyond, we’re doing this work together, knowing it is the foundation of our mission to create a brighter world. An innovative university needs resourceful people who make things happen. Here, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword, colleagues actually care, and community means everything. Sound appealing? Come join us. Choose a campus and find the role that fits you. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/

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